Position summary

TotalEnergies is hiring a Societal and Sustainable Development Coordinator (on a VIE international volunteer contract) within its Exploration & Production subsidiary in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role develops and coordinates external partnerships, follows up on societal programmes, and contributes to the sustainable development initiatives led by the entity.

Why this role matters

TotalEnergies’ Exploration & Production branch works to produce the hydrocarbons the world needs today while contributing to the energy transition, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (particularly methane) and improving the environmental performance of its operations. This role supports the subsidiary’s societal and sustainable development commitments and its relationships with the local community.

Key responsibilities

• Support societal initiatives by participating in the design and implementation of the subsidiary’s societal programmes.
• Coordinate partnerships and volunteering including volunteer programmes, external partnerships and relationships with schools and partners.
• Develop societal content across digital and print supports, and follow up on sponsoring actions and institutional partnerships.
• Track and analyse by developing monitoring indicators for societal initiatives and conducting analyses and surveys related to the foundation’s projects.
• Organise events and awareness actions, and coordinate the internal “Action!” programme with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholders by ensuring coordination between internal and external interlocutors.

Team and stakeholders

The role is embedded in TotalEnergies’ Exploration & Production subsidiary in Abu Dhabi and works with schools, external and institutional partners, the foundation, and internal and external stakeholders.

Key details

• VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) contract, 24 months; employer TotalEnergies UAE Services; start date Q1 2027.
• Fewer than 3 years’ experience; applicants must check VIE programme eligibility; applications in English.
• Accommodation provided by the subsidiary.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree (Bac+5 minimum) in environment, sustainable development, CSR or societal affairs.
• A first experience in a similar field or in partnership management.
• Competencies in sustainable development, stakeholder engagement, partnership management, project coordination, and analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• English and French at C1 minimum.
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas sector is a plus; knowledge of environmental issues and sustainable development goals is an asset.